Following Pablo Torre’s loan departure, it would appear that Barcelona are close to finalizing the departure of yet another talented midfielder this summer, with Nico Gonzalez set to be on his way to FC Porto. This news comes in the wake of Torre’s departure.

According to Roger Torello of Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Porto have struck an agreement for the transfer of the 21-year-old midfielder, and the Catalan club will keep a buyback option for the player in the event that it becomes available in the future.

Nico returned to Barcelona after spending the previous season on loan at Valencia, with the expectation of earning a spot in Xavi’s plans for the team. However, because there were so many other players in the middle of the field, it was impossible for the Spaniard to play a significant role on a consistent basis. As a result, he was given the directive to look for a new club to play for, either temporarily or permanently.

Porto, the Portuguese heavyweights, have been proposing Champions League football for the midfielder, making them the frontrunners for some time now despite interest from a number of teams in La Liga. However, Porto has appeared to be the frontrunners for some time now.

Earlier this week, it was reported that an agreement between the player and the club was close to being finalized. Now, Barcelona and Porto have also agreed in principle to a deal on the transfer of the player.

The powerful individuals in Portugal first resisted including a buyback option for Barcelona in the transaction, but they eventually caved in and agreed to the clause’s terms.

Following the conclusion of negotiations between the two clubs, the next step in the process is for Nico to reach a personal agreement with Porto. According to the source, the Portuguese giants have reportedly offered a wage that is lower than what he currently gets at Barcelona, and the transfer transaction will be finalized as soon as he accepts the offer.

Nico, who came up via the La Masia youth program, made his debut in the 2021/22 season and quickly became a fan favorite. But because there was so much competition for positions, he was forced to leave on loan during the summer of 2017, and he is now on the approach of making the move permanent.